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Dog Stands Over New Mom As She Signs Adoption Papers

By: Julie Hunt
Julie Hunt is an avid dog lover and writer for iHeartDogs.com, and has a background as a veterinary technician. She rescued a beautiful former bait dog named Rory.Read more
| September 9, 2024

Every shelter dog dreams of the day they find a forever home, and there’s truly nothing more heartwarming than witnessing the moment when that dream comes true. For a sweet dog named Luna, that moment arrived recently, and her reaction was absolutely priceless. This month, Walton County Animal Services in Walton County, Florida, received some exciting news: a woman had decided to adopt Luna, one of their beloved dogs. The joy was palpable, and Luna’s response showed just how much she understood the significance of the occasion.

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Shelter dogs often have the most endearing reactions when they realize they’ve been adopted — they seem to instantly sense that they’ve finally found a place to call home. Luna was no exception. She was beyond thrilled and couldn’t wait to begin her new life with her new mom.

As Luna’s new mama completed the adoption paperwork to make it official, Luna could hardly contain her excitement. She eagerly stood over her new human as if urging her to hurry up so they could leave together.

The heartwarming scene was caught on video, capturing Luna’s playful impatience and delight. It seemed like Luna was saying, “Hurry up, Mom! I just want to go home already!” or perhaps she was simply standing guard over her new human, ready to protect her at all costs.

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The video has since gone viral, with over 2.8 million views on TikTok, spreading warmth and joy across the internet. People couldn’t help but comment on Luna’s adorable behavior. One person wrote, “Luna is proud to show off her new mom!!” while another added, “Looking around like ‘sorry, folks, I’m taken.’”

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Although we don’t know exactly how long Luna spent at the shelter or what her past experiences were, it’s clear she’s already deeply in love with her new mom and eager to start fresh in her forever home.

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Set to the iconic tune of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” the video perfectly captures the message that there is a perfect home out there for every dog — they just have to keep believing they will get their second chance.

Luna’s story is a beautiful reminder of the joy and hope that comes with adoption. Her excitement and love for her new mom have already won countless hearts, and we are sure she will have a wonderful life ahead in her new home.

Click below to witness Luna’s heartwarming moment!

@wcasfl Luna stood like this the whole time her new mom was filling out her adoption papers ☺️#animalshelter #wcas #wcso #adoptdontshop #viral #adoptfosterrescue #waltoncountyfl #fyp #dogsoftiktok ♬ Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey

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